If Comcast provides equipment such as a modem or cable box, you are responsible for keeping it safe. If it is damaged, lost, or stolen, you may be charged for replacement.
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The clause defines the operational framework for equipment accountability and cost allocation, establishing that equipment return obligations are a condition of service termination and creating a fee mechanism to recover unreturned property costs.
The updated terms now explicitly prohibit the deployment of AI Agents to access, use, interact with, or take action on Comcast services unless Comcast expressly grants permission. This includes automated activities such as obtaining information, making requests, monitoring activity, copying, downloading, scraping, or data mining the services. The agreement also prohibits AI Agents from accepting terms on a user's behalf or engaging in support or sales interactions. Users who currently use automation tools or third-party integrations with Comcast services may need to seek express permission from Comcast or discontinue such automated access.
View change record →You are financially responsible for Comcast-provided equipment during the service period, meaning damage or loss can result in significant charges added to your account.
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The clause defines the operational framework for equipment accountability and cost allocation, establishing that equipment return obligations are a condition of service termination and creating a fee mechanism to recover unreturned property costs.
You are financially responsible for Comcast-provided equipment during the service period, meaning damage or loss can result in significant charges added to your account.
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